College of Southern Nevada
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a large campus community. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 27,252 students.
About This School
College of Southern Nevada is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada with approximately 27,252 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,615 per year. The graduation rate is 19%, and the typical graduate earns $37,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is a public community college in Clark County, Nevada. The college has more than 2,500 teaching and non-teaching staff and is the largest public college or university in Nevada. It is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $6,329/year after aid and only $4,500 in median debt, CSN is one of the most affordable paths to a degree or certificate in Nevada, making it a genuinely smart choice for students watching their budget or planning to transfer to a four-year school. The concern is the 18% graduation rate, which is very low — not necessarily because students are failing, but because many are working adults, part-time enrollees, or students who transfer before finishing, so your own commitment and plan will matter enormously. Worth considering if you need flexibility, low costs, and a practical credential, but go in with a clear roadmap or the odds of finishing are not in your favor.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (27,252 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
College of Southern Nevada
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146-1164
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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